Yet another bedroom tax problem

princessdon

Poppie68 wrote: »

Ive just been onto our LA homes for rent and there are 3 adapted 1 bedroom bungalows on this weeks adverts, as i don't usually visit those sites is this unusal for there to be 3 let alone 1..infact there are several 1 bedroom adapted properties Maybe worth putting your name down and keeping an eye on your LA properties.



Actually there are 7 other 1 bedroom properties...checked last weeks 'expressions' and there was 12 1 bedroom last week...thought there was a shortage..obviously not were i live.

There's not where I live either. In fact the only shortage in 1 beds is sheltered, there's been very few 1 beds in a while.

Poppie68

jacques_chirac wrote: »

I get the impression the OP is quite limited in where he wants to live. However given the amount he is spending on taxis it seems worth expanding his search area.

It must be hard upping sticks after 20 years in a home that you are comfy in especially when you are disabled, but there comes a time when other issues such as money worries need to be practically tackled and changes need making.

Poppie68

princessdon wrote: »

There's not where I live either. In fact the only shortage in 1 beds is sheltered, there's been very few 1 beds in a while.

There are 3 x 1 bed sheltered on there aswell...maybe the 'bedroom tax' is'nt effecting as many people as first thought as there are 5 1 bedroom properties not even bidded on last week.

Angelicdevil

Something to maybe help you keep warm and keep your electricity bills down - a heated throw. They cost literally pence to run for several hours, the initial cost to buy might be prohibitive (£30 - £40) but in the long run it should save you money and they're brilliant!

Good luck OP!

Poppie68

Angelicdevil wrote: »

Something to maybe help you keep warm and keep your electricity bills down - a heated throw. They cost literally pence to run for several hours, the initial cost to buy might be prohibitive (£30 - £40) but in the long run it should save you money and they're brilliant!

Good luck OP!

Im snuggled under mine right now one of my best buys...

Danny_10

i am using halogen bar heaters atm

i have 2 on both on 1 bar for 5 hours a day

previously i had central heating on with 3 heaters from 12am - 7am

ive yet to put them on so am hoping this will save money

i live in a village in north cambs

higher rate of dla & not sure for esa

so my main question is

if i cant pay will they drag me out of my house and leave me on the path?

can they do that

TheSaint_2

Doubt it, they have to house you, but they could force you to move. they could even take you to court or send you to prison.

jacques_chirac

As you are vulnerable they have a duty to provide housing, but that may not be what your deem adequate or in a location of your choice. Why not look into the many helpful suggestions in this thread to stop that happening?

Danny_10

i will

ill make some calls tomorrow

with my condition im on the verge of not being able to do anything on my own anymore and have been putting off getting carers as i dont want to be a pain but that day is not far off

jacques_chirac

Danny_10 wrote: »

i will

ill make some calls tomorrow

with my condition im on the verge of not being able to do anything on my own anymore and have been putting off getting carers as i dont want to be a pain but that day is not far off

And posting a statement of affairs on the DFW board?

If you need carers you should contact social services, but be aware that your benefits may be reduced as a result.